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Mayor Bowser Establishes Interfaith Preparedness and Advisory Group to Support and Secure Places of Worship

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, several hours after Mayor Bowser met with faith leaders from around the District to discuss ways the faith community can help prevent hate crimes and reduce gun violence, the Bowser Administration convened the inaugural meeting of the Interfaith Preparedness and Advisory Group (IPAG) – a joint effort to bring together the Mayor’s Office of Religious Affairs (MORA), the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the District’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) to facilitate collaboration with the District’s faith-based communit

DC Government to Remain Open as Region Prepares for Former President George H.W. Bush State Funeral

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Monday, December 3, 2018

Residents encouraged to use Metro and public transportation for travel in and around the District through Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018

In observance and support of the State Funeral for former President George H.W. Bush, Mayor Bowser has activated the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to ensure district services are well-coordinated within Washington, DC during the three-day event.

District Announces nearly $1 Million in Grants to Boost Security at Religious Institutions

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Today, the DC government announced $976,500 in security and preparedness grants for District non-profit organizations operating at faith-affiliated institutions. The grants are managed through DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) as part of the US Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). These grants support efforts for target hardening, planning, training, and other security-related activities. The funding can used to purchase physical security enhancements such as cameras, new doors, locks, and gates.

National Night Out 2018

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Thousands of District residents will join with their neighbors, police officers and other community leaders to celebrate the 35th Annual America's Night Out Against Crime.  DC HSEMA is participating in this important event by being on-site sharing preparedness tips and tools from the District's preparedness website, ReadyDC.  Visit Ready.DC.gov to learn how you too can; be aware, make a plan, build a kit and stay informed.    

MPD-Beat the Streets Finale Back to School Event

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The District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department is hosting the finale Beat The Streets DC event!  At this much anticipated event, there will be free school supplies, food, entertainment, youth activities, health screenings, and more. DC HSEMA will be on-site sharing critical, potentially life-saving emergency preparedness information.  Come by our booth to learn how to: be aware, make a plan, build an emergency kit, and stay informed!  

Ward 5 Senior Spa Day

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The View Apartments is hosting this month's Senior Spa Day! All Ward 5 Seniors are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  DC HSEMA will be in attendance sharing important information about how Seniors should prepare for emergencies and disasters.  

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